The Car Connection Expert Review

The Vibe compact crossover is mostly a carryover for 2007,
with a new paint color (Wave Blue) added to the roster as well an available rear
cargo cover. The Premium Monotone Appearance Package of '06 has been replaced by
a slightly revised Premium Monotone Package. This consists of body-colored front
and rear fascia extensions, side rocker extensions and two spoilers (one for the
liftgate, the other for the roof). Available in front- and all-wheel-drive
versions, the Vibe shares platforms and powertrains with the Toyota Matrix,
including its standard (and Toyota-sourced) 130-horsepower, 1.8-liter
four-cylinder engine and a choice of either a five-speed manual transmission or
a four-speed automatic. The top GT model is only available with front-wheel
drive, but comes with a 180-horsepower version of the 1.8-liter engine and a
six-speed manual transmission. This sporty version of the Vibe also gets
upgraded brakes and alloy wheels. A dealer-installed supercharger for the top
engine can be ordered too. It adds about 35 percent more horsepower and torque.
Anti-lock brakes, front-side and side-curtain airbags, a navigation system,
leather seats and GM's OnStar communications/safety system are optional.

+Why did GM stop making their best car ever? Or was that Toyota?

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My Vibe can pull a 1500 load with no trouble. I will have a hard time replacing this fine car. I put a strut brace on the front and this car is almost rally ready. GM got it right with this car then wants us...
My Vibe can pull a 1500 load with no trouble. I will have a hard time replacing this fine car. I put a strut brace on the front and this car is almost rally ready. GM got it right with this car then wants us to buy a dumb Buick....barf! I average 30 plus miles per gallon . + More »

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May 26, 2016

2008 Pontiac Vibe 4-Door HB

The Swiss-Folding Knife of Cars

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a small station wagon with unsurpassed utility. I put everything from household furniture to an old 36-inch non-flat screen TV into the back, and it swallows everything ! I get 28 miles to the gallon on...
a small station wagon with unsurpassed utility. I put everything from household furniture to an old 36-inch non-flat screen TV into the back, and it swallows everything ! I get 28 miles to the gallon on anything stronger than water, and
repair costs (now 80K+miles) have been low. The car is a little low on low end power (not a stoplight burner), but moves well in traffic. All in all, a gem=
only wish I could buy another one (where is Pontiac when I need them??)

ps. The innards of a Toyota Matrix, but with better styling

pps. My son has my old Vibe with 145K+ miles; he abuses the car terribly, but it
still runs, no matter what he does to it!!! + More »

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June 28, 2015

For 2006 Pontiac Vibe

best car i have ever bought

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i still have the vibe,i have 197,000 on it and still going strong,no major problem handles like a sport car,carrys large loads of luggage no problem. i stillaverage 30 miles to a gallon with all around...
i still have the vibe,i have 197,000 on it and still going strong,no major problem handles like a sport car,carrys large loads of luggage no problem. i stillaverage 30 miles to a gallon with all around driving,so much so i have not found a new type o f car to replace it with. i`am sorry toyota and pontiac got rid of the model + More »